PACOM Commander Harry Harris"I welcome patrols by any nation in the South China Sea because the South China Sea is international water and airspace," Harris stated. Read more: http://sputniknews.com/military/20160225/1035358147/pacom-welcomes-south-china-sea-patrols.html#ixzz41GPJcevg

Rejoice with Jerusalem 7"Before she travailed, she brought forth; Before her pain came, she gave birth to a boy. 8"Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Can a land be born in one day? Can a nation be brought forth all at once? As soon as Zion travailed, she also brought forth her sons.… WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States views favourably international patrols by vessels of any country in the South China Sea, US Pacific Command (PACOM) Commander Harry Harris said in a briefing on Thursday. "I welcome patrols by any nation in the South China Sea because the South China Sea is international water and airspace," Harris stated. The South China Sea dispute between Beijing and a number of regional states centers around the Spratly Islands, a group of over 750 islands and reefs that are believed to hold significant oil and gas reserves. Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., US Navy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command walks past a photograph showing an island that China is building on the Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea © AP PHOTO/ CLIFF OWEN US Navy to Boost Presence in Disputed South China Sea Region Countries that lay claim to those, but also to other islands, also say they serve as an important commercial shipping route. In January, Harris said that the US Navy would increase the number, complexity and scope of missions in the region to protect "freedom of navigation." Read more: http://sputniknews.com/military/20160225/1035358147/pacom-welcomes-south-china-sea-patrols.html#ixzz41GP2oNND

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